'The Neil Warnock derby' is a phrase that might get bandied about fairly often this season.

After all, it's no secret that the Cardiff City boss has a list of former clubs as long as your arm. From his managerial debut back in 1980 with Gainsborough Trinity to recent spells with Queens Park Rangers and Crystal Palace, the Yorkshireman has been up and down the leagues — and the country — in the past 37 years, before coming to Cardiff.

And with Warnock about to face his hometown and boyhood club Sheffield United for the first time as Bluebirds manager, it's worth noting his formidable record against his old teams.

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Warnock has always fared quite well against former clubs, picking up an average of 1.65 points per game over 43 matches before the start of this season.

But his record with the Bluebirds is exceptional.

Cardiff have played nine games against former Warnock clubs since his appointment in October last year, winning six, drawing one and losing just twice. The record includes two wins over Huddersfield Town, two against Burton Albion and a precious away victory at Leeds United.

The chaotic 4-3 home defeat to Barnsley and a narrow 2-1 loss to QPR at Loftus Road remain the only times Warnock's Cardiff have been beaten by one of his former sides. One draw has come in that time, the 0-0 at Oakwell last term.

It's a knack Warnock would love to rekindle on Tuesday night, and given Cardiff's red-hot form right now, there's no reason why not.